You’ve probably heard of the condition known as a bunion, but is also has a sister condition called a bunionette. So what is a bunionette, and how is it treated? We answer those questions and more into today’s blog. Understanding Bunionettes A bunionette is a small bony deformity on the base of your little toe. […]

One of the most common questions we field when it comes to foot and ankle surgery is “What is the likelihood of my problem coming back?” It’s a fair question, and unfortunately we can never really give a straightforward answer because it depends on a number of factors, like what problem you had treated, how […]

*Bothered by a painful bunion? Dr. Silverman discusses bunion surgery in today’s video. There are some conservative steps you can take to manage pain and discomfort from a bunion, but to truly correct the issue and put pain in the past, surgery may be necessary. Dr. Silverman talks about the procedure below. A minimally invasive […]

We’ve talked about bunions on the blog before, but we haven’t talked much about bunionettes. Turns out that a lot of people don’t know the difference between a bunion and a bunionette, so we thought we’d take a closer look at the two foot conditions, and give a general overview of treatment and prevention strategies. […]

A large study has identified several factors that may make a person more susceptible to bunion development. The study, published online in Arthritis Care and Research, examined a cross-sectional analysis of more than 1,500 patients with bunions and their demographic information. The average age of subjects was 68.4 years, 68 percent were women, and 30 percent […]

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Dr. Lance Silverman is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, with specialty training in the management of conditions of the ankle and foot. Treating Minnesotans with Ankle & Foot problems since 2004. Read More…

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